Table edging



Patented May 23, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE JAMES E. BALES, 0FAURORA, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO LYON METAL PRODUCTS, INCOR- PORATED, 0FAURORA, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS i v TABLE EDGIN GApplication filed April 4,

This invention relates to table construction in general and particularlyto an edging or bead to be fastened around the outer edge of a table.More specifically, the invention relates to an edge or beading which isfastened to sheetmetal tables or similar prodnote.

In the conventional type of tables the side edge of the table extendsupwardly flush with the top of an inserted table. covering which may bemade of any material whatever, depending upon the type of table. Insheet metal tables this molding or outside edge ispainted or enameled,which paint or enamel becomes worn after a short period of use due torubbing thereagainst such as by the arms of a person or by articlesbeing placed on or'removed from the table top. These conventional,tables mustqalso have the top covering, if it is inlaid, such as alinoleum inlay, pasted or :glued thereon, there being nothing about-theedge of the linoleum to keep the inlay .in' place.

'Theprimary object of the present invene tion is to arrange an edgingorbead in a recess provided in a tabletop to permit the top surfacing ofthe table to be readily and quickly applied, to prevent wear at theedge, and to give the table a neat :and ornamental appearance. a

Another object .is to provide. an ornamental bead which is preferablymade of non-ferrous material such as aluminum, brass, or chromium-platedmetal to takeup the wear at the upper edge of atable, desk, stand, orother similar article.

Another object is to provide an ornamental bead. which assists inholding the table covering, such as linoleum inlay in place.

Astil-l further object is to provide a table which is ornamental andwhich can be readily and economically manufactured.

Numerous other objects and advantages will be apparent throughout theprogress of the following specification. I

The invention comprises in general asheet metal table having a grooveprovided therein at its upper edge to receive an ornamental bead. A holeis provided in the 1930. Serial No. 441,477.

underside of the table inthe recess through i l which fastening meansextend for threadedly engaging the head to hold the bead fixedly inposition. The .bead, as shown one of the figures, may have a protrudinglip or tongue :to engage the outer edge of the linoleum or otherinserted table covering. The bead or edging is preferably made ofnon-ferrous material such as aluminum, brass, bronze, or chromium-platedmaterial of any kind. The bead has a smooth, rounded edge whicheliminates all corners, prevents wear of the table edge, and makes "aneat and ornamental appearance.

The accompanying drawing illustrates a selected embodiment of theinvention and the views therein are as follows:

Fig. 1 is a detail perspective view of a table or desk embodying theinvention.

Fig. 2 is a detail sectional view on the line 2-.2 of Fig. lshowingoneform of the bead or edging connected in place. j

Fig. 3 is a detail perspective view on the line 33 of Fig. 5 showing thetable'edgi-ng orbeading having a protruding lip for engaging a linoleumor otherltype of table top. V 1 Fig. 4 is a detail planview partly insection of the construction shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 is a detailv plan view partly in section of the constructionshown in Fig.

Referring to the drawing, 1 designates .a table generally having frontandrear sections 2 and side sections .3 which, are rigidly fastened tothe table legs 4. A top .5 isrigidlysecured to the members 2 and '3 inany convenient manner. The top 5 like the members 2 and '3, and'the legs4 are preferably made of sheet metal. The outer edge of the sheet metaltop 5 is bent downwardly to provide a'vertical edge 6, then diagonallyto provide the beveled edge 7, and then horizontally to provide thehorizontal edge 8, as shown in Fig. 2 to provide a'groove 9 extendingcompletely about the exterior edge of the top. A bead 10 has a verticaledge s when tightened, securely holds the head or edging 10 in positionin the recess.

As shown in Fig. 3, the top 5 may be provided with a composition topcover 18, such as linoleum. The bead 10 is then provided with aninwardly extending lip 19 whioh engages the outer edge 20 of thecomposition top or linoleum. instead of having a nut 151 welded insideof the beading as shown in Fig. 2, the beading may be provided with athreaded opening 21 to receive the threaded end of the bolt 15 whichpasses through the alined holes 16 and 17 in the groove and beadrespectively.

Where the corners are rounded at a' relatively large radius, the beadingmay be continuous thereabout. Where a sharp corner is provided, such asshown in Fig. 1, the beading cannot be conveniently bent or drawn aroundthe sharp corner. In this case the beading is made in longitudinalstrips 22, Fig. 1, which cooperate with corner members 23, Figs. 4 and5. These corner members may be flush and abut the strips as designatedat 26, Fig. 5, or the corner members may be provided with an insertreduced portion 27 which extends inwardly of the. beading and edges withthe shoulders 28 of the corner members engaging the outer edge 29 of thebead as shown in Fig. 4.

-Asshown in the various figures and par- 'ticularly in Figs. 2 and 3,the top includes the downwardly extending portion forming the tablerails or rim. The-sheet metal rails are bent at the juncture with theinwardly extending top portion to provide a groove extending entirelyabout the rim. The top portion is integral with the side railsor "rimand provides a support upon which a 5D an ornamental, non-ferrous beadarranged composition, leather, or supported. i The invention provides atable which has other similar top is about the upper outer edge of thetop to take up the wear, to ornament the table and, to hold the topinlaid surface in position. The bead gives a smooth round edge for thetable, and a table constructed in accordance with the present inventionmay. be readily and economically manufactured. V i

While the edging has been referred to as being applied to a table, it isto be understood that the inventionis also applicable tov desks as wellas other similar products. The term table as set forth in the claims, isto be construed broadly and includes all articles having a top to whichthe inventipn may be applied such as desks, stands, and other articles.

Changes may be made in the form, construction, and arrangement of thevarious parts without departing from the spirit of the invention orsacrificing any of its advantages, and the right is hereby reserved tomake all such changes as fairly fall Within the. scopeof thefollowingclaims. U The invention is herebyclairned as follows:

1. Ametal table having a top portion and downwardly extending integralrails providing a table:-rim,- said rim being provided with a recess atthe juncture of the rails with the top portion, a beading having itsouter surface rounded and its inner surface conforming with the shape ofthe recess, said beading being arranged in said recess, and a threadedmember extending through the metal of the rim at the recess and engagingthe heading for holding the beading in position.

2. A table having a metal top portion and downwardly depending railsintegral therewith and providinga rim, said rim being bent to provide athreesided recess, said recess being formed at the juncture of: the topportion and the rails, a heading having its outer surface rounded andits inner surface bent to conform with the shape of the groove walls,said beading being arranged in said recess, and a threaded memberextending through the metal at the top of the recess for holding thebeading in position.

- 3. A table having a metal top portion and downwardly depending railsintegral there with and providing a rim,' said rim being belt to providea three-sidedrecess, said recess being formed at the juncture of the 105top portion and the rails, a beading having its outer surface roundedand its inner surface bent to conform with the shape of the groovewalls, said beading being arranged in said recess, a threaded memberextending through "the metal at the top of the recess for holding thebeading in position, :acomposition top mounted on the top portion, andan inwardly extending lip on said beading for holding said top inplace,the-upper edge of the beading being flush with the compositiontop.

4. A sheet metal table having a top portion, downwardly extending railsintegral with said top portion and forming a table rim, said rimbeingbent to provide a: groove at the'juncture of the top portionand'therails, a hollowv edging orbeading arranged insaid recess, said beadingbeing provided with threaded portions on its under side, a top coveringfor said top portion, a l'ip bent on said edging or beading and engagingthe covering, a member extending through a part of the rim and engagingthe threaded portion for holding said beading. or edging in said recessand causing said lip to impinge the covering to hold the coveringagainst the top portion.

5. A sheet metal table having a top portion, downwardly extending railsintegral with said top portion and forming a table rim, said rim and topeach being bent to provide a groove at the juncture of the top portionand the rails, a hollow edging or beading arranged in said recess, andfastening means extending through the rim and threadedly engaging a wallof the edging or beading, said fastening means extending into the insideof the said edging or beadm A metal table comprising a rim having aninwardly extending integral top portion, said rim being provided withgrooves at the juncture of the top portion with the side rails, hollowbeading arranged in the grooves, corner members at the corners of thetable substantially the same size as the beading, and integral legsformed on the corner members and extending into the beadring.

7. A sheet metal table having a top portion, a vertical edge extendingabout said top portion below the top thereof, rails for said top, ahorizontal edge extending inwardly from said rails, a beveled edgeconnecting said vertical and horizontal edges, said vertical, horizontaland bevel edges forming a peripheral groove about the table top, andbeading arranged in said groove.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name.

JAMES E. BALES.

